Business Planning Programs That Actually Work
We've spent years helping business owners across Australia build financial strategies that hold up in the real world. Our upcoming courses reflect what we've learned from hundreds of planning sessions.
Why Australian Businesses Choose Our Programs
Look, we're not going to claim we're miracle workers. But over the past eight years, we've developed a reputation for practical business planning education that actually translates into better decision-making. Our students come from everywhere—Canberra startups, Sydney retail operations, Melbourne consulting firms.
What sets us apart? We teach planning methods we actually use ourselves. Every framework comes from real consulting work, not textbook theory. And we keep classes small—never more than 18 people—so you get proper attention.
Find Your Right Program Path
Different businesses need different planning approaches. We've structured our autumn programs around three common situations we see in our consulting work. Pick the one that matches where you are right now.
Foundation Track
September 2025 StartYou're running a business but feel like you're making it up as you go. Financial planning seems overwhelming and you need someone to break it down without the jargon.
- Budget creation from scratch
- Cash flow basics explained clearly
- Quarterly planning rhythm setup
- Real examples from retail and services
- 12 weeks, Tuesday evenings
Growth Track
October 2025 StartYou've got the basics down but you're stuck at a plateau. Revenue is steady but you can't figure out how to plan for the next level without taking reckless risks.
- Expansion scenario modeling
- Resource allocation strategies
- Risk assessment frameworks
- Investment timing decisions
- 10 weeks, Thursday afternoons
Strategic Track
November 2025 StartYour business is established and profitable. Now you need sophisticated planning tools for multiple scenarios, team structures, and potentially bringing in partners or investors.
- Multi-year strategic modeling
- Partnership financial structures
- Advanced forecasting methods
- Exit planning considerations
- 8 weeks, intensive format
How Each Program Unfolds
Assessment
We review your current situation and identify specific gaps in your planning process
Framework Building
Learn the core planning tools and adapt them to your specific business model
Application
Work through your actual business numbers with guidance and feedback
Implementation
Build your ongoing planning system that works after the course ends
Learn From Practicing Consultants
Our instructors aren't academics who've never run a business. They're working financial consultants who happen to be good at teaching. Here's one of them.
Tristan Kellaway
Senior Planning Consultant
Tristan has been helping Australian businesses with financial planning since 2011. He started in corporate accounting, got tired of the bureaucracy, and moved into consulting where he could actually talk to business owners like humans. He's worked with about 200 businesses at this point—everything from cafes to tech companies. What students appreciate most is that he'll tell you when something won't work for your situation instead of pushing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Background and Recognition
- CPA Australia member since 2013
- Guest lecturer at University of Canberra Business School
- Published contributor to Australian Financial Review on small business planning topics
- Finalist for ACT Business Advisor of the Year 2023
- Previously worked with KPMG's small business advisory division
"Tristan taught me how to actually read my own financial reports instead of just glancing at the bottom line and hoping. The cash flow forecasting methods he showed us probably saved my business during the slow season last year."
Ready to Stop Guessing About Your Business Finances?
Our autumn programs start filling up in late July. If you're interested in any of the tracks, get in touch now so we can discuss which one suits your situation. No pressure, just a real conversation about whether this makes sense for you.